The movies Amma ki boli, Matrubhoomi, which deals with the consequences of female infanticide, was filmed in the Ranhai Kala of this district.

One of the youngest freedom movement participant from central India Guru Radha Kishan was born in 1925 in BID village of the district.

Guru Radha Kishan openly challenged a British Police Official and slapped him in front of a large gathering while the officer started abusing Indians in a freedom movement rally in Indore.

A widely respected Swatantrata Sangram Senani known for his integrity, honesty and transparency.

[1] According to the 2011 census Harda District has a population of 570,465,[1] roughly equal to the nation of Solomon Islands[3] or the US state of Wyoming.